Founders Day February 21 - William Penn Life

William penn LifeFEBRUARY 2012Serving families,our Hungarian heritage& the greater communityfor 126 yearsFounders DayFebruary 21

From the National President by George S. Charles, Jr.The spirit of our founders is alive and wellON FEBRUARY 21, 2012, our Association will celebrateits 126th anniversary as the only Hungarian fraternal lifeinsurance society in the United States. As we celebrate yetanother milestone, we must always remember the dedicatedfounders of William Penn Association. We also rememberand thank all of the past and present officers, directors,former auditors, employees, sales representatives andmembers who devoted so much time in building our Associationthat is shared by us today, with much pride andfond memories.Our Association remains dedicated to the promotion ofservice to others. While our members always come first inour minds, we also assist others outside of our membership.We have a history of dedicated individuals who overthe years have labored long and hard to promote our Associationand the fraternal spirit of volunteerism.William Penn Association flourishes because we striveto preach and practice fraternalism, brotherhood andfinancial security. To sustain this tradition, we must growwith new members, products and services, and in fraternalactivities and benevolent acts of generosity towards others.Our foundation was built on caring, sharing and performingacts of loving kindness, and it is right that we continuethis fraternal mission as we build our future.These are essential considerations in this most competitivebusiness world. Let us not forget, we are competingfor our members’ insurance and investment needs as wellas their leisure and recreational time.We are continuously working on developing new programsand products for growth.So remember, the next time one ofour sales representatives asks toreview your insurance, welcomehim or her into your home. Oursales representatives, along withyou, our membership, represent our Association’s future.In our 126th year of service to our members, we haverenewed our commitment with steadfast faith to restoreand support branch fraternal activities and continue thepassion and commitment of our Home Office staff to renderprompt and efficient service.Our National Directors are prepared to meet the manynew challenges which lie ahead. Our National Directors,along with your National Officers, have been planning forgreater participation and attendance in our fraternal andbranch activities.There are emerging signs of “new life” at William PennAssociation. Our members are seeking information aboutlearning the Hungarian language, asking for assistance inlocating relatives and showing greater interest in culturalsubjects. They are searching for their “roots,” practicingthe traditions they have inherited and passing them on tofuture generations.We have begun to communicate, reassert and reestablishWilliam Penn Association’s preeminent position as arecognized leader in American-Hungarian life. We shallcontinue to do so.Our National Directors and National Officers are committedto making the changes necessary for William PennAssociation’s future growth and long-term success.As we move forward, our Association will continue todedicate itself to you. Our fraternal spirit is still glowinglike the spirit in the hearts of the founders of our Associationmore than 126 years ago.ON THE MOVE?Have you moved recently, or are you planningto move soon? If so, please complete this form and send it to the WPA Home Office. That way, we cankeep our records up-to-date and keep you informed about important information regarding your lifeinsurance and annuity certificates, your fraternal benefits and WPA events and activities. Please mail to:William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.Name:Date:OLD Address:City: State: Zip:NEW Address:City: State: Zip:Current Telephone Number:Current Email Address:2 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Branching Out with Endre CsomanSzázHuszonhatEsztendőAZ AMERIKAI MAGYARSÁGNAK hatalmas alkotása aWilliam Penn Association (volt Verhovay Segély Egylet)fennálásának 126 éves jubiliumát ünnepli Feb-21-én. Százhuszonhat-év az Amerikai Magyarság legtekintélyesebbösszefogó és összetartó intézményének kovácsolta össze.Azok az intézmények, egyletek amelyek önző, embericélokat szolgáltak és nem a Magyarság egyesitésénekjegyében munkálkodtak, hanem válaszfalak emeléséretörekedtek megszüntek, semmivé lettek. A WilliamPenn Association egyedül maradt mert Isten akaratábólszármazott a köznek a szolgálata és a testvér szeretetnek agyakorlása volt mindig a lelkesitő erő.Évtizedekik az hittük, hogy a kétutolsó Magyartestvérsegitő egyesületnek sikerülni fog az egyesülés, desajnos ez a terv füstbe ment. Nem törődve Magyarságunkjövöjével, összetartással és a régi igaz közmondással“egyesülésben az erő.” A helyes út egyeseknek nemszámitanyit mint az a pénz amiért megvették őket, egyleti tagokugy mint az össz Amerikai Magyarság anyagi és erkőlcsihaszna sem szamitott anyit mint a “Piszkos Pénz”.Kalapot emelek a tisztességes szlovák egyesületvezetőinek mert nem voltak hajlandok önző, felelőtlenegyénekkel tárgyalni mert ők hisznek abban, hogy a “vérvastagabb mint a viz”.Keserüen esik leirni de szépemlékeim vannak rég elhunytvezetőkre akik szivüken viselték a nagymultu egyesületetés annak tagjait ugy mint egyházaink jövőjét.Azt remélem, hogy szervezetünk a William Penn Associationsosem fog elfelejkezni Magyarságukról és atestvér szeretetről. Betegről, az özvegyről, az árváról, azó-hazáról és az Amerikai Magyarokhoz mindig hüségessegitő kéz marad.Vezérelje vezetőinket az a látomás amit az alapitók láttak.Isten akaratának mindenbe való teljesitése. A lezajlott126 év alatt a William Penn millió dollárokat fizetettki özvegyeknek,árváknak, beteg segélyek és csonkulási dijakban.Azt megsem lehet állapitani, hogy fiókjaink milyennagy összeget áldoztak az emberszeretet, a testvér segitésoltárán. Adja az Isten, hogy egyletünk tovább fejlődjék,erősödjék, nemes hivatásának még nagyobb mértékbentehessen eleget.Cikkem bevégzetével hálás szivvel emlékezünk megazokról akik száz huszon hat éveken át önzetlenül dolgoztaktiszta kézzel, nehogy az egylethez szenny ragadjon és atestvéri érzés szellemében fejlődjön és maradjon.Adja Isten Hogy Igy Legyen!William Penn Association: 126 YearsTHE SUCCESS OF William Penn Association (formerlyVerhovay Aid Association) is a huge accomplishment attributedto the Hungarians in America. Our Associationwas founded with the intention to practice brotherhoodand unselfish acts of fraternalism. As our Association grewinto its present successful organization, we increased ourmany arms of fraternalism.In the past, there were many societies or groups thatserved selfish motives and did not support the unificationof Hungarians. Those groups have all disappeared orbecome insignificant.William Penn Association survives because our motivationis different. We are interested in nurturing ourHungarian history and perpetuating the continuance ofour Hungarian heritage. We promote the culture throughsupport of churches, social clubs and artistic presentations.For decades, it was assumed that the last remainingHungarian societies were destined to merge. Unfortunately,that was just an empty dream. Those individuals whoguided this merger of the HRFA with a non-Hungarianentity disregarded the future strength and unity of theAmerican Hungarians for some petty monetary gain.I prepared this article with a heavy heart. I have fondmemories of former leaders of the HRFA and their dedicationto the Hungarian communities and their membership.My hope is that William Penn Association will neverstray from our Hungarian heritage and the determinationto serve our membership with dignity and compassion.Happy 126th BirthdayWilliam Penn Association!William Penn Life º February 2012 º 3

Moneywise with Jeff DeSantesMoving forward in 2012A review of two of our permanent life insurance contractsNOW THAT WE are in the New Year, I would like to take the next several months highlighting a few of ourpermanent and term life insurance contracts. This month, we begin with a review our Life Paid Up At Age 65and our Almost Guaranteed Issue Plans.LIFE PAID UPAT AGE 65 PLANThis an excellent way to maintain a lifetime ofinsurance protection for you and your lovedones while paying premiums only during yourincome-earning years. Premiums are payableto age 65, or until the death of the insured, ifearlier.The issue ages for the Life Paid up at Age 65plan are 0 to 60.The minimum issue amount for ages 0 to 54is $5,000 and the minimum for ages 55 to 66 is$2,000.This plan can be suited to your financial needs,both present and future. You select the scheduleof premiums payments which is most beneficialfor you (annual, semi-annual, quarterlyor monthly). Plus, this plan has a competitivecash value growth that can possibly be animportant source of income later on. This planalso offers a banded premium which meansthat the more insurance you buy, the loweryour premium rate per $1,000 of insurance.You also have the flexibility to add the Waiverof Premium Benefit and the Accidental DeathBenefit to this plan.ALMOST GUARANTEED ISSUESPECIAL PLANThis plan offers you the greatest amount ofinsurance protection for the lowest premium. Itwas developed for people ages 21 to 55 with attractivediscounted premium rates and a choiceof using the Ordinary Life or Life Paid Up atAge 65 insurance plans.The issue ages for the Ordinary Life plan are21 to 55. The issue ages for the Life Paid Up atAge 65 plan are 21 to 45.Only one Almost Guaranteed Issue Life PaidUp at Age 65 plan is allowed per member.This plan is sold with banded face amountsof insurance of $10,000; $15,000; $20,000; and$25,000 with 10 year age groupings to the nearestbirthday.This plan can be issued at standard rates up toa Table 4 rating using a regular life application.If you do not have a WPA agent, please call the Home Office at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 120,and we can assist you in finding an agent who will serve you and your family by offering:• A Review of Your Needs • Life Insurance Protection • Taxed-Deferred Annuities •• Juvenile Insurance Plans • Special Fraternal Benefits •4 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Tibor’s Take with Tibor Check, Jr.A taste of southern cultureTHE START OF THE NEW YEAR is always a thoughtfultime for me. It is a time when, like the Roman god Janus(from where we get the name January), I look into the pastand into the future. Perhaps this is because my birthdayhappens to fall on January 1, so the arrival of each newyear is very much an occasion for change and an opportunityfor growth.This year, I turned 21 years of age. Instead of spendingmy 21st birthday as most would, I spent it driving 12hours to rural North Carolina with my girlfriend to visither family.I jokingly told Monica (my girlfriend) that this trip wasnot about seeing her family, but rather it was for culinaryexploration. This was my first time being that far south ofthe Mason-Dixon, so I was eagerly awaiting the discoveriesthat I would make in terms of food. If there was ever atime to experience what delicacies that the Tar Heel Statehad to offer, this was it. Yet, this cultural discovery wasnot a simple one-way transaction. Being the quintessentialHungarian, I took it upon myself to be a cultural ambassadorof sorts. So, along with clothes, toiletries and othertravel items, I packed a basket of Hungarian treats forMonica’s family. With hearty helpings of kolbász, pogácsa,Egri Bikavér, and some of Erzsébet’s kifli and kalács in tow,I went south.I had never been that far away from NortheasternOhio, and I experienced a bit of culture shock.First, it was difficult for my ears to become accustomedto the thick North Carolina drawl of my hosts and mosteveryone I met there.Secondly, I had come from a land of Catholic churchsteeples. In North Carolina, the only Roman Catholicchurch that I saw could hold only 100 people at the verymost. It was a small, newly-built wooden building constructedfor the recently-arrived Hispanic immigrantpopulation. As I passed by the little church, I could nothelp but think that its average attendance would probablydwarf the turnouts during St. Margaret of HungaryChurch’s last days.Then, instead of small butcher shops, bakeries or openair markets, there were huge superstores. Whenever Itravel, I peruse local grocery stores and supermarketchains. I enjoy looking at the different local genericbrands, the different produce selections, and a few localdelicacies that are unique to the area I am visiting. InCanada, Detroit and other places in midwestern NorthAmerica, I had grown accustomed to finding a kaleidoscopeof ethnic meats, cheeses, spices, confections, pastries,canned vegetables and baked goods. I had grown upin a region where I, as an adolescent without the benefit ofa large budget or passport, had access to a wide array ofdifferent cuisines and cultures. At a grocery store in Ohio,I could buy Polish sausage, Russian tea biscuits, Greekyogurt, Lebanese hummus, Hungarian bacon, Germanchocolates, Italian sodas, Dutch cheeses and various otheritems. It took a trip down a stark, bleak aisle in a NorthCarolina Wal-Mart for me to miss and truly appreciatethe crowded, almost claustrophobic West Side Market inCleveland, Ohio.Later in the week, as my host and hostess were preparingdinner, they decided, as a courtesy, that the pogácsa Ihad brought with me would serve as a wonderful dinnerroll. They jokingly observed that they did not knowwhat to call pogácsa, whether it was a biscuit or a roll,something in between or different altogether. I repliedwith pride that such a treat was unique to we Hungarians,but soon after I conceded that it could be likened toa biscuit. Luckily, my father had recommended that I takethe cheese variety of pogácsa made by the incomparableTommy’s Pastries in Lorain, Ohio. This proved fortuitous,as the pogácsa reminded them of a southern specialtycalled a cheese biscuit.As we began to enjoy our meal, the questions soonfollowed. I was asked about Hungary, about the pogácsa,about the sausage, and about how Egri Bikavér got thename “Bull’s Blood.” It felt as if I was the only one thatwas speaking for the longest time, and I caught myselframbling more than once. I had feared that I would havebored my hosts with my asides, so I decided to start workingon my dinner.Point to Ponder....On Jan. 1, 2012, the Republic of Hungary changed its official name to simply “Hungary.” For several years now, all new Hungarianlicense plates have displayed on the left side a letter “H” with a small circle of 12 stars above it. Each star represents amember of the European Economic Union.These subtle changes are the equivalent of our country changing its name from “The United States of America’” to just“America.” And how would you like to have on your vehicle a license plate that indicates “America” is a proud member ofNAFTA? We gave away the farm when we became the main cog of NAFTA. Did the Hungarians give away the falu when theyjoined the European Economic Union?When comparing these small changes to other events taking place in Magyarorszag, these decisions are quite trivial. But,when evaluating political strategies, do these seemingly insignificant decisions point to larger and more serious implicationsdown the road? - Tibor6 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Did you knowthey’re Hungarian?Remember “ALF”? “ALF” was a TV situation comedy aboutan alien life form that takes up residence with a typical Americanfamily. The show’s title character was usually portrayedby a hand puppet. But, occasionally, when full-body shots ofALF were needed, he was portrayed by a person in a heavy,brown, fur-like costume. The actor inside that costume wasMihaly Meszaros.Mihaly “Michu” Meszaros was born in Budapest on Sept.30, 1939. As a longtime member of the Ringling BrothersCircus, Meszaros, was given the unofficial title, “The World’sShortest Man.” Real fortune came to Meszaros when he decidedto migrate to Hollywood. Standing at 2 feet 9 inches tall,his talents were in huge demand. Michu appeared not only incostume for “ALF” but in dozens of other movies and programs.There was silence for a few moments as I tried greenbeans cooked in pig tail fat (a surprisingly good dish),except for the occasional clink of a spoon or fork againstchina. Then, my host Andy (Monica’s brother-in-law)stated matter-of-factly: “We don’t have any of this downhere.” Monica agreed. To them, the arrival of Hungariancuisine was a welcome, albeit curious, departure fromthe ordinary. She noted that up “in the North” everyoneknows their heritage, where they come from and whatculture they identify with. Monica went on to say thatsuch identifications do not happen in the South, whereeveryone by and large disregards his or her cultural orethnic identities. Another dinner guest described an experiencethat she had while taking multi-cultural classesat a southern university. When asked to describe who shewas (culturally), she was puzzled, and answered the waymany of her peers would with “white, Christian woman.”I was still working on my green beans at this point.Besides the occasional nod, I was a listener during thatconversation. I will admit, however, that I had becomelost in my own thoughts. When asked my opinion of whatwas being discussed, I replied with the following:“I disagree, Andy and Monica, about what you said. Ithink that down here, there is very much a sense of cultureand tradition. It just so happens that Anglo-Saxon/English/Scots-Irish culture was the base for the meltingpot that became America. You feel as a result, that no oneembraces his or her culture down here, or that it is not aconscious part of one’s identity. I think that is wrong. Iknow, rather, for a fact, that you and your friends have agreater sense of who you are and where you came fromthan many of your contemporaries in the North. If I goand pick out random Poles, Slovaks, Hungarians and Germansof my age who have had the benefit of being thirdor fourth generation descendants of immigrants, and askthem where their great-grandfathers came from, most, ifnot all, would be unable to answer. I write for a Hungarianfraternal association, and it is a constant battle to getteens and young adults to identify with their culture, or toeven gain cognizance of who their forebearers were. I donot see any of that.”Tibor’s TakeAt this point, I took a breath or two and a sip of homemadesweet tea...then continued:“Andy, the house you live in was built by your greatgrandfather.Your grandfather died in the living roomjust a few feet away, and in this same house, within thesewalls, you are living and one day your children will beliving in this house. Perhaps it is the tale of the immigrant,but no grandchild of Hungarian immigrants canclaim what you can claim. I am regarded as one of the fewyoung people that are aware and are involved in my Hungarianculture, yet I do not know what house my greatgrandparentswere born in. Southerners may think thatNortherners are more aware of their culture for the merefact that our journey across the Atlantic was more recentthan yours. In fact, it is quite the opposite.”One can be driving along a road in the rural farmlandand can see, in the middle of a cotton or peanut field, asmall fenced-in hill. At the top of this hill are gravestones.Monica explained to me that it is a tradition that thosefamilies who own the land bury their family members intheir own cemeteries, on their own land.I know by now that many of us have already abandonedour New Year’s Resolution. I urge everyone,however, during these cold winter months, to rememberwhere we all come from. Even though times are tough,support Hungarian businesses. Read William Penn Life.Open up a Hungarian history book. Do a genealogyresearch project. Plan a shopping trip to patronize ethnicrestaurants and businesses.Above all, even if all your other resolutions fall to thewayside, resolve now (it’s not too late) to incorporate doingsomething Hungarian in your day-to-day lives. Eachof our personal histories is something to be cherished.Think of your culture as a garden: with occasional anddiligent maintenance it can produce beautiful results thatyou and your loved ones can enjoy, but, if neglected, itcan wither and fade until it is swallowed by time andnature, leaving no trace of what was left behind.Éljen a Magyar!Tibor IITibor Check Jr. is a member of Branch 28 Youngstown, Ohio, and astudent at the John Marshall School of Law. He serves as a host ofthe “Souvenirs of Hungary” weekly radio show broadcast on WKTL-90.7 FM in Struthers, Ohio.Let’s hear your takeLet me know how you enjoy my thoughts and views ongrowing up Hungarian Style. If you have any questionsor comments about me or my column, please emailme at: SilverKing1937@yahoo.com, or drop me a letterin care of the William Penn Association, 709 BrightonRoad, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.William Penn Life º February 2012 º 7

The Hungarian Kitchen® with Főszakács BélaChocolatein FebruaryPhoto © A41cats/Dreamstime.comFÁRADJON BE A MAGYAR KONYHÁBA!The month of February is associated with a few things:Presidents’ birthdays, Saint Valentine’s Day and cardealership Presidents’ Day sales. I prefer the emphasis beput on Valentine’s Day, which brings to mind two things:roses and chocolate. Let’s save the roses for the summerand concentrate again on chocolate.Last year, I shared wonderful chocolate recipes withyou. This year, I have included more chocolate formulationsfor your enjoyment.Here’s your monthly trivia question: What candy didMilton Hershey stop producing after his chocolate confectionsbecame so popular? The answer is wrapped in foil at theend.Chocolate is one of the five C’s you should find on agood dessert menu, along with citrus, cheesecake, coffee(something coffee flavored) and caramel. This ingredientcan be in a dessert, soufflé, entrée (chicken molé), sauce orsyrup. Depending on your purpose, chocolate is versatileand easy to use. From a chocolate cream pie to chocolatechip cookies, from chocolate ice cream to a chocolate bar,there are many ways to enjoy this culinary delight.Chocolates have a ranking according to type, amountof cocoa and price. The most expensive chocolates are notoften the best tasting. The best chocolate to eat is based onpersonal preference. A true chocolate bar will not containlarge amounts of sugar, milk and artificial ingredients,such as corn sweeteners or syrups. “Conching” (or beating)chocolate is the process that smoothes out the ingredients,giving the chocolate a smooth mouth feel. The higherpercentage of chocolate in the bar the better.The common store bought chocolate candy bar is loadedwith sweeteners, artificial ingredients and meant to beeaten all at once. The better chocolate bars are so rich youcannot finish a whole bar. European chocolates are processedwith less sugar and a higher percentage of cocoa,giving them a superior flavor...and a higher price, but theyare well worth the money.Chocolate goes well with vanilla, raspberries, mint,whipped cream, almonds, pecans, walnuts, bananas,oranges and cherries. Experiment with the recipes andhave fun creating your own chocolate delights to celebrateValentine’s Day.Have a great month!Jó étvágyatFoszakács Béla˝The Hungarian Kitchen is a trademark of William S. Vasvary.8 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Our Health Corner with Debbie Wolfe, RNAlzheimer’s10 warningsigns thatyou may beexperiencingmore thantypical agerelated change© Sangoiri/Dreamstime.comHave you ever forgotten where your keys are,or where you put that pizza coupon? Well, of course;we all have. I usually laugh it off and say, “it’s justmy Alzheimer’s again!” But, do we really know thedifference between typical age-related change andAlzheimer’s disease?Few families are fortunate enough to say they havenot been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. This is aprogressive, degenerative disease of the brain, impairingthinking and memory, accounting for 50 to 60percent of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer’sAssociation.Though many of our experiences with Alzheimer’sdisease involve an elderly friend or relative, the diseaseis not exclusive to the elderly. Up to five percentof people with the disease had early-onset, meaningtheir symptoms began when they were in their 40’sand 50’s.Here are 10 warnings signs of Alzheimer’s disease.1. Memory Loss Disrupting Daily Life. Memoryloss is the most common sign of Alzheimer’s. This isespecially so if one forgets things that happen veryrecently. Additional signs include forgetting importantdates and events, asking for the same informationover and over again. Or relying on memory aids,like notes and other family members to remind youof things you once had no problem remembering onyour own.Typical age related change: Sometimes forgettingnames or appointments but remembering them later.2. Difficulty Planning. Some people might beginhaving difficulty following a plan or working withnumbers. It may be seen in following a recipe or payingthe monthly bills. Concentration is difficult forpersons with Alzheimer’s.Typical age related change: Making an occasionalerror in your checkbook or forgetting to pay the waterbill.3. Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks. Dailytasks, such as driving to work or remembering therules of a familiar game, will be difficult for peoplewith Alzheimer’s.Typical age related change: Occasionally needinghelp the set the microwave or record a televisionshow.4. Disorientation with Time and or Place.People with Alzheimer’s lose track of dates, seasons10 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Hungarians,Unite in Supportof WPA!by Kathy MegyeriFOR THE LAST SEVEN MONTHS, I have witnessedthe slow, agonizing death of a long-valued Hungarianinstitution--the Hungarian Reformed Federationof America--and now, it is complete. The insurancedepartments involved have approved the decisionof HRFA’s Board of Directors and its conventiondelegates to transfer its $15 million in assets and its10,000 members to GBU Financial in Pittsburgh, PA,a company that shares no common bond or historywith Hungarians and is currently not able to sell itsproducts in New York state because of sanctions imposedby that state’s insurance commissioner.It broke my heart while walking through the KossuthHouse to see those founding fathers’ picturesbeing taken off the wall, for those miners’ and ministers’goal was to serve the insurance needs of theirHungarian constituency and ensure the continuationof Hungarian culture, language and traditions.HRFA’s doors are shutting forever, and surprisinglyenough, even the CEO of GBU Financial has repeatedlyvocalized his surprise that HRFA didn’t mergewith WPA in light of the Hungarian common bondand shared heritage.I also felt sad today when I learned that, in spiteof the sagging economy in Hungary and its myriadof economic, political and social problems, it haspledged a seven figure sum of money to the HeritageFoundation in Washington, D.C., to help erect amuseum dedicated to all the victims of Communism.While this is a noble act that will no doubt encourageother countries to match or exceed the grant money,the Heritage Foundation does not exclusively serveHungarians. And if the Hungarian government canafford such a grant, why doesn’t it support the interestsof tried and true, time-proven Hungarian organizationsin the U.S.?Why hasn’t the Hungarian government given adonation to the largest and only Hungarian fraternalinsurance society in the U.S.--William Penn Association--tostrengthen its scholarship program, enhanceits fraternal activities and help promote tourism toHungary in addition to the yearly trips that Endreand Arlene Csoman organize each year?12 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc.Eligibility Rules for Year 2012 Scholarship GrantsThe Board of Directors has established the following rules governing eligibility for scholarship recipients:a) The student applying for a scholarship grant must be an individual life benefit member of William Penn Association for four (4)years.b) For both new and renewal applicants, the student must be the child or grandchild of a life benefit member of William Penn Associationin good standing. For the 2012 school year, the parent/grandparent must be a life benefit member for at least four (4) yearsas of January 1, 2012.c) Scholarship grants are awarded to full-time undergraduate students only if they have been accepted by or are currently attendingan accredited college, university or school of nursing.d) Grants are awarded for a two- or four-year period.e) New applicants must submit the following:1. WPFA Scholarship Foundation, Inc., Application for Scholarship Grant, which can be found in this issue of William Penn Life.An application also may be obtained by writing to: President, William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 709Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, or may be downloaded from the Association’s website at www.williampennassociation.org.2. An Essay of 100 words or fewer entitled: “How can we get ‘you’ to participate in our branch activities?” Essaysexceeding 100 words will NOT be accepted.The Scholarship Application and Essay must be mailed and postmarked by Thursday, May 31, 2012. Werecommend student submit these materials via Certified Mail to ascertain proof of mailing date.3. A transcript of the student’s latest high school scholastic record.4. A copy of the student’s SAT/ACT scores or waiver letter from the school in which enrolled.5. Proof of enrollment for the coming school year in September.Items 3, 4 and 5 must be submitted by Friday, September 28, 2012.f) Renewal applicants must submit the following:1. A letter requesting a renewal grant.2. An Essay of 100 words or fewer entitled: “How can we get ‘you’ to participate in our branch activities?” Essaysexceeding 100 words will NOT be accepted.The Renewal Letter and Essay must be mailed and postmarked by Thursday, May 31, 2012. Werecommend student submit these materials via Certified Mail to ascertain proof of mailing date.3. A copy of the student’s latest scholastic record. All renewal applicants must maintain no lower than a 2.5 cumulativeGrade Point Average on a 4.0 scale to qualify.4. Proof of enrollment for the new term in September.Items 3 and 4 must be submitted by Friday, September 28, 2012.g) All applications, renewal letters and essays must be submitted and signed by the student requesting the grant and mailed to theattention of the President. Eligibility rules for renewal grants will be in accordance with the eligibility rules in effect for the initial grant.Materials submitted by anyone other than the student will not be considered. E-mailed submissions will NOT be accepted.h) Scholarship grants will be awarded by the Executive Committee of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation,Inc., once each year. Grants will be paid directly to the applicant provided the student is a life benefit member in good standingon the date the check is issued and all of the eligibility requirements stated herein have been met.i) If for any reason the recipient does not attend college after receiving the grant, it must be returned to the William Penn FraternalAssociation Scholarship Foundation, Inc.j) In compliance with current privacy laws, all information in regards to the scholarship status will be divulged only to the applicant/student.k) All applications, renewal letters and essays must be postmarked no later than Thursday, May 31, 2012. Any applications,renewal letters and essays postmarked after that date will not be considered.If unsure of eligibility rules, the student may call Gerry Davenport at the Home Office at 1-800-848-7366, Ext. 128or e-mail us at scholarship@williampennassociation.org.14 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

William Penn Fraternal AssociationScholarship Foundation, Inc.Application for Scholarship Grantfor the Academic Year of 2012-2013709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821Phone: (412) 231-2979 - Fax: (412) 231-8535Email: scholarship@williampennassociation.org1. Name: 2. DATE OF BIRTH: / /Last First Middle Initial3. Address:No.StreetCity State Zip Code4. STUDENT APPLICANT’S phone: ( ) 5. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:6. e-mail address:7. Schools Attended (List in reverse chronological order, starting with high school):School Location Years Attended8. extracurricular activities (i.e., athletics, the arts, school clubs, community service, etc.):9. accredited college or university where accepted:School Name:Year Will BeAttending in School: Freshman Sophomore Junior SeniorStreet Address or P. O. Box:City: State: Zip Code:10. Major course of study (e.g., Engineering, Pre-Medical, business, etc.):Please note: Deadline for receipt of completed application is May 31, 2012William Penn Life º February 2012 º 15

William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc.Application for Scholarship Grant (Continued)11. list Three personal references, excluding relatives, who have known you for at least two years(e.g., teachers, clergymen, coaches, etc.):Name Address Occupation12. Please explain any special family circumstances the Foundation should know about (e.g., maritalstatus, dependencies, illness, special housing problems, etc.):13. william penn association membership/benefit information:Student ApplicantParent or Grandparent of ApplicantName:Life Insurance Certificate Number:Branch Number:PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a complete transcript of your grades to date from your high schoolor college, as well as your SAT/ACT scores and essay. Your application will not be considered withoutthis information.I hereby certify that this application contains no misstatements or omissions of material fact andthat the statements herein are to the best of my knowledge complete and correct.Signature of ApplicantDatePlease note: Deadline for receipt of completed application is May 31, 201216 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Branch NewsKim Weaver, director of the Weirton (W.Va.) Christian Center, acceptsone of three Holiday Baskets donated during the holiday season tothe center by the members of Branches 10, 40, 248, 349 and 8164.Branch 10Barton, OHBranch 40Martins Ferry, OHBranch 248Monaville, WVBranch 349Weirton, WVBranch 8164Steubenville, OHby Joyce NicholsonHello from the WPA branches fromBarton, Martins Ferry, Weirton,Steubenville and Monaville!As we bid 2011 farewell, weare grateful for the opportunitiesgiven us to help others through thegenerosity of WPA: Join Hands Dayevents, Holiday Baskets, sponsorshipsof a youth travel baseball team,representation of our branches atover 11 area fund-raising auctions,Ohio Valley Hungarian-Americanpicnics and social functions, branchoutings at the Wheeling Thunderbirdshockey game, the Christmasparty, assisting Jefferson CountyRed Cross and other programsIt’s been a hectic year, but it’sbeen great fun in working to makeWPA more well-known and recognizedin our communities. We willbe continuingthose efforts in2012 to spreadthe good word,great works andgiant worth ofour WPA branchesand members.We look forwardto a yearfull of activitiesand fun-filledoutings and can’twait for goodweather to arrive.Our next meetingwill be April29 at 3:00 p.m. at63 Meadow Lane,Wintersville,Ohio.We wish happybirthday to branch members withbirthdays this month, and extendbest wishes to members celebratingan anniversary. Our prayers go outto those who may have lost lovedones recently.If you have any news you wish toshare with us, please contact me. Forinformation about branch activitiesforthcoming in 2012, call me at 740-264-6238.Branch 14Cleveland, OHby Dawn D. WardIt’s been a mild winter in NortheastOhio, and everyone (with the possibleexception of skiers and snowboarders) is very happy.Branch meetings are in recessuntil March. The spring meetingswill include discussions regarding aprogram to honor people in Branch14 who have been members for morethan 50 years.Branch 14 has participated in JoinHands Day for the last several years.The last two years, we have donatedhealth-care equipment to the HattieLarlham Foundation, a home formentally and physically challengedadults and children. We will discusswhere this year’s donation will beallocated at the March meeting. Asalways, we at the branch are gratefulfor the Home Office’s generousmatching donation.Branch 14member NatalieBly (picturedleft) is followingin hergrandmother’sfootsteps. JoanAltmayer, along-timemember, hasbeen a modelfor manyyears, doingtelevision commercials and fashionmodeling. Natalie, 7, and Joan wentto Buffalo, N.Y., where they filmed acommercial for a local hospital. Theywere filmed in a home where Joanportrays a grandmother recoveringfrom surgery performed at theMillard Fillmore Hospital. Natalievisits her grandmother at the homeduring her recovery. They color atthe dining room table, Joan reads toNatalie on the couch, then they playthe piano. They continued filmingthe next day. To ease Natalie’s apprehension,the directors let her playwith two dogs, and she fell in lovewith both of them. The commercialwill air sometime next month. It willalso be shown online.The next branch meeting will beheld Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30p.m., at the First Hungarian ReformedChurch, 14530 AlexanderRoad, Walton Hills. All adult membersare welcome to attend.Branch 15Chicago, ILby Eva Laczina-VorisOn Sunday, Dec. 18, WPA Branch15 Chicago, along with a multitudeof church members, celebrated theChristmas holiday season with anarray of traditions at the St. StephenKing of Hungary Church.The event began with the HungarianSchool and Scout Troupeperforming a traditional productionof the journey to Bethlehem, alongwith a chorus of children singingtraditional Hungarian Christmassongs. Cast members, young andold alike, once again filled the guests’hearts and souls with the joy of theChristmas spirit. This annual performanceand caroling reinforced theWilliam Penn Life º February 2012 º 17

Branch NewsMembers and friends of Branch 15 Chicago gathered in December for thebranch’s annual family Christmas party.Mary Tirpak and Irene Korpak were among members attendingBranch 18’s election meeting and Christmas party.cultural connection between youngand veteran participants.After the performance, St. Nicholasmade his appearance and surprisedthe children by passing outtreats to all the good boys and girls.Their enjoyment was evident by thesmiles on their faces and laughter inthe hall as they opened their stockingsand relished the sweet goodnessof the candy and chocolates.Finally, as with any Hungarianevent, food, spirits and good conversationwere in abundance. Guestsenjoyed their lunch comprised ofsausages, potatoes and yummyhomemade pastries. Everyone wasthankful for the delicious holidaymeal prepared by members of thechurch.On behalf of Chicago’s Branch15, we wish you and your families abright, happy and healthy New Year.Branch 18Lincoln Park, MIby Barbara A. HouseWell, here we are in Florida. I’mjust a wee bit home sick. Glenn, ourson-in-law, is cooking us some supermeals, which we are really enjoying.We love the time we spend withDebbie, Glenn, Tony and Tina.I am looking forward to the WhiteRose Ball in a few weeks. Maybea few days of snow will help meappreciate being in Florida. Ourweather has been unseasonablywarm, as yours has been also. I hopewe have just a little snow when I amhome for the ball. Hope to see youthere.We received a lot of Christmascards this year. I especially enjoyedthe ones with pictures. I get to seehow wonderful you all look. Specialthanks to the Vargo, Jackson, Walker,Gall and House families.Thank you, Mark Schmidt, for thekind words.Thanks also to Sandra Stocks forthe great pictures, including theone above of her mother with mymother, both 89 years old, at thebranch Christmas party.Congrats, Lori Gross. You lookedgreat. Keep up the good work.Get well wishes to Endre Csoman,Carol Truesdell, Steve Nagy, EmmaPoliska, Al and Olga Wansa, GlennDavenport and John E. Lovasz. Thislist in entirely too long. I hope nextmonth you are all better and yourname will not be here. You are allsuch special people. We send youlots of love and best wishes.Please remember the familiesof our deceased members in yourprayers, especially the families ofRudy Korpak, Helen Fekete andGeraldine Nagy. May they all rest inpeace.Welcome new members Aureneand Ambrielle Stoltz-Bango. Thankyou, Steve.Didn’t you love the January andConvention issues of William PennLife? They both kept me busy for along time. Debbie’s health articlewas especially cute. Thank you, John,for the pictures. Kathy Megyeri dida lovely job on the St. Stephen’sCrown story. Very informative.WPA was instrumental in the Crowngoing back home to Hungary. I alsoenjoyed Tibor’s column on balancingAmerican and Hungarian life. I, too,am proud to be an American, butI’m just as proud to have Hungarianroots. Chef Béla’s article on soupwas great. Soup has always beenan important part of the Hungarianmeal.I thank all of you who made theseissues of our magazine so successful.I have asked all the members of theBoard of Directors to start writingarticles about what their branchesare doing. Perhaps this way wecan learn from each other. You sentsome great pictures for last month’sissue. I enjoyed every one of them.Many branches are taking a breakduring the winter months. Branch18 is one of them. But, you can writeabout what events you have plannedfor the coming year. Looking forwardto hearing from all of you.I am so looking forward to ourtrip to Hungary this year. I hope youall plan on joining us. We are alsospending some time in Prague.Branch 18 meetings will resumeon April 11. Remember, we are nowmeeting at the Hungarian AmericanCultural Center at 7:00 p.m. The CulturalCenter is on Goddard betweenBeech Daly and Inkster Road. Comehungry to this meeting. They are sotickled to have us that they are makinga pot of gulyás just for us. Weappreciate the warm welcome theyhave extended to all our members.Many Cultural Center members arealso WPA members. It is so nice thatwe can support each other. That isthe only way we can all stay in businessand remain good HungarianAmericans.Enjoy the rest of the winter. Havea wonderful Valentine’s Day. I hopeyou spend it with those you love. Iwill....Think Spring!18 º February 2012 º William Penn Life

Branch NewsBranch 19New Brunswick, NJby Evelyn B. BodnarDuring Thanksgiving week, ourbranch donated three Holiday Basketsto needy families in our area.On Thanksgiving Day, we served175 people a free dinner at theBayard Street Presbyterian Church.Our guests included several localneedy families, street people, thehomeless and the ill. What a wonderfulday to give thanks to God!Everything served was donated.On Nov. 26, we donated cannedand boxed food, clothes, toiletriesand $5 to adults in need. Eachmonth, we also give three Walgreen’sgift cards. Again, everythingis donated. One time, a woman approachedRev. Joseph Bodnar at ourson’s auction and gave him a checkfor $500 to be given to the poor.On Dec. 11, we held our Christmasparty at the Bayard Street PresbyterianChurch. Everyone enjoyedthe luncheon, and the children lovedtheir gifts from the Home Office andthe ones we bought. Santa was thejoy of the day.We held our business meeting afterthe party and elected the followingas branch officers: Rev. Bodnar,president; Joseph A. Bodnar, vicepresident; Evelyn B. Bodnar, secretary-treasurer;and Albert Suldo andJennifer Orlick, auditors.Jennifer received a WPA scholarshipwhile she was in college andis now the director of children andfamily services at ARC of SomersetCounty’s Jerry Davis Center forChildren and Families. Jennifer isour daughter.Happy New Year to everyone.Call me if you have questionsabout your WPA life insurance orannuities at 732-873-1158.Branch 28Youngstown, OHby Kathy NovakHappy Valentine’s Day!Hoping everyone is all restedup from the holidays because theupcoming months will be filled withmany activities.Officers of Branch 51 Passaic, N.J., for 2012 are (l-r): Marian Rubin, treasurer; John Mozer,auditor; Christine Baldyga, secretary; Ernest J. Mozer Jr., president; and Maria Mozer, auditor.On March 18, the YoungstownAmerican Hungarian Federation willhost an event commemorating the1848 Hungarian War of Independence.Ceremonies will take placeat the Youngstown Hungarian Clubbeginning at 2:30 p.m. Details of theprogram are being finalized.Congratulations to Stephen Dinda,a former WPA scholarship recipient,on earning his master’s degree inmathematics and statistics. He currentlyis a professor at YoungstownState University.Good luck to Jackie and FrankPrologo’s son Corey and his wifeStephanie on Corey’s new job whichwill find him relocating to Switzerland.Happy birthday and anniversarywishes are extended to all thosecelebrating their special day thismonth. We extend special wishesto Helen Hrecska on the occasionof her 90th birthday. And, we can’tforget to send best wishes to WPAon its 126th anniversary.Get well wishes to all thosePhoto (c) Antonprado/Dreamstime.comA date to rememberDeadline for submissions to ourmagazine is the 10th day of eachmonth. If you have any questions,please contact John E. Lovasz tollfreeat 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135.jlovasz@williampennassociation.org.not feeling up to par, especiallyJoan Mauerman, Maria Goda, LeoHrecska, National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csoman and GlennDavenport.Our deepest sympathy is extendedto all those who have recently losta loved one.For your life insurance and annuityneeds, please call me at 330-746-7704 or Alan at 330-482-9994.Branch 34Pittsburgh, PAby Andy McNelisHope that everyone had a safe andhappy New Year’s Eve and will continueto have good health in the NewYear. The year 2011 really came andwent! Don’t forget to check WilliamPenn Life for this year’s calendar ofevents.Our thoughts and prayers go outto the Cherny and Nemeth familieson the passing of our friend, Ava.We are very sorry for your loss.A special “Happy Birthday” tobranch members Mitzi Berei andCarm DeBlasio. Birthday wishes goout to all branch members celebratingtheir birthdays. May you allhave many, many more.Please take a moment and prayfor all our service men and women,especially those in harm’s way.If you have any news you wouldlike to share, please contact AndyMcNelis at 412-421-6031. For informationabout WPA insuranceand annuity policies, please contactBranch Coordinator Maria Bistey at412-431-6035.William Penn Life º February 2012 º 19

Branch NewsFour generations of WPA members attended the Branch 129 party.Tom Burus and his sons enjoy the Branch 132 Christmas partyBranch 59Windber, PAby Shirley A. Rakoczy-PrzywaraWindber’s temps have been upand down, but rather mild thus far.Hasn’t really felt like people want tohunker down and stay inside! Personally,I hope the worst is not yetto come. I love the snow and all thewhite purity of winter and watchingchildren (and adults) frolic. It seemsalmost magical. But, sometimes thedriving can be dangerous to say theleast. So, please be careful duringthis winter season when you are outand about.Many “snowbirds” have migratedto warmer climates (i.e., Arizona, theCarolina’s, Florida) for the winterand that exodus included Windberites.I wish them all a fun-filledwinter season and look forward totheir safe return in the spring.Don’t forget your sweetheartsat any time but especially on Valentine’sDay, Feb. 14. Flowers andcandy are always appreciated.Before you know it, we will bepreparing for the Easter holidaywith ham, sausage, potato salad,colored eggs, candy, etc. Makes mehungry just thinking about all ofthose favorites, not to mention Easteregg hunts for the kiddies and thewell-known Easter Bunny.My only and special granddaughter,Sam, is preparing for her FirstHoly Communion in April, and Iwill be there in Michigan for her bigday.20 º February 2012 º William Penn LifeWindber Miner’s Weekend willbe June 15 to 17. Mark your calendarsfor an enjoyable experience inour town.My cousin, Branch 59 Vice PresidentMargie Popovnak, was in acar accident on Christmas morningon her way to church. She sufferedthree broken ribs, a cracked vertebraein her lower back and neck injuries.Please remember her in yourprayers.Finally, to all those celebratingbirthdays, anniversaries or otherspecial events, I wish them perfecthappy days.If you want anything publishedin my monthly reports, please don’thesitate to let me know. Also, if I canbe of any service to you regardingWilliam Penn Association--a mostworthwhile organization for one tobe affiliated with--I would be happyto oblige.Branch 129Columbus, OHby Debbie (Komives) VecchiarelliFour generations in one family attendedthe Branch 129 Christmasparty held Dec. 10. The familyincludes Mary Komives (age 91), herdaughter Debbie Vecchiarelli (51),Debbie’s daughter Kanda Benner(35) and Kanda’s sons Parker (4),Luke (3) and Greyson (1).The four generations have attendedthe party for the last threeyears. Mary and Debbie have attendedsince the early 1980’s. Kandaalso attended for many years untilshe got married in 2002 and movedaway from Columbus.This year, 15 members of thisfamily attended the party. ShannonWinland Fox, her husband Billyand their three children traveledfrom Pittsburgh to Grove City, Ohio,(near Columbus) just to attend theparty. Shannon also attended manyyear ago until she got married andmoved to Louisiana. She and herfamily recently moved to Pittsburgh,and she didn’t want to miss out onthe great fraternalism and deliciousHungarian food.Everyone in the family had agreat time at the party. There wereabout 200 people in attendance.Kanda and Shannon also receivedWPA scholarships when they wereattending college. They are verygrateful for the scholarship program.Branch 189Alliance, OHby Sherry MooreWell, another year is over with.Hope everyone had a wonderfulChristmas and New Year. We hada very nice New Year’s Eve party.Everyone had a nice time, enjoyinggood food and great music andwatching the ball drop.We also had a very nice Christmasparty. The Home Office sentsome very nice gifts for the kids.Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived bysleigh on time. All the children werehappy to see them. We didn’t have

Branch NewsBranch 189 President Randy Moore (r) welcome Santa and Mrs.Claus and their sleigh driver to the branch’s annual Christmas party.St. Nicholas pays a visit to the children who attended Branch 249’sannual family Christmas party in December.any snow, but they were still excited.The ladies of the club made all thecookies and cupcakes, along withother goodies. The balloon familymade balloons for everyone. Theydo a great job every year.We helped out three families bygiving them Holiday Baskets. Plus,with additional donations, we wereable to help out three more families.We held our second cancer andheart benefit last year. It was a hugesuccess. Many thanks to everyonewho helped. We raised $3,408, whichwas given to the American HeartAssociation and Alliance VisitingNurses. At the benefit, DJ Ben playedmusic and entertained everyone. Wehad lots of food. Thanks to Tracy formaking it such a huge success.To everyone having a birthdaythis month, we hope you have ahappy one.The club is still having its steakand fish fries on the third Friday ofeach month. Come by for some reallygood food.If you need life insurance, talk toour branch coordinator Margie. Shewill be happy to help you.To all our fellow members, wehope you have an excellent year.Be happy, be healthy and makesomeone happy with a smile.Branch 249Dayton, OHby Michele Daley-LaFlameA very special Happy New Year toall our members and a very special“hello” to all our sick and shut-ins.Some of our members have beensick with the flu and unexpectedhealth issues. May 2012 present youwith good health and perseverance.You are always in our thoughts andprayers.On Dec. 18 we had our wellattended annual Christmas partywith St. Nicholas in his traditionalflowing red robe and golden mitrehat. The children were surprisedand excited with the change. HavingSt. Nicholas introduced a differentdimension and meaning of theChristmas celebration. Everyone hada wonderful time singing carols. Thefood was tasty, and we had manydoor prizes. All went home wellsatisfied.Congratulations to our new officersfor the next term: MicheleDaley-LaFlame, president; StevenLaFlame, vice president; Anne MarieSchmidt, secretary-treasurer; andMary Ann Kabel and Mark Schmidt,auditors.We are sending a glorious welcometo our new members DaveBoston, Cindy Dobo and MorganKertesz.Mark your calendars for the followingupcoming events:- On March 4 there will be a buffetdinner commemorating the 1848War of Independence at St. StephenChurch at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $15and must be reserved in advance bycalling Michele LaFlame 937-278-5970.- On March 16, St. Stephens willhave its spring sausage sale. Pick-upwill be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Cost is $3.75 a pound. Place yourorder by calling Michele LaFlame at937-278-5970. Last day to order willbe Monday, March 12.- On March 18 there will be a buffetdinner commemorating the 1848War of Independence at Old TroyPike Community Church at 1:00 p.m.Check www.daytonhungarians.com forfurther info.- On March 22 we will have abus trip to the West Side Market inCleveland. It will be a one day trip,leaving St. Stephen at 8:00 a.m. andreturning by 8:00 p.m. Cost will beapproximately $30 to $40 dollars perperson. Call Michele LaFlame forreservations and more info.- On March 29, we’ll have ourcabbage roll sale. Pick up will befrom 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. StephenChurch, 1114 Troy St. The cost is $2each. Please call Michele LaFlame at937-278-5970 or Anne Marie Schmidtat 937-667-1211 by March 25 to placeyour order.We’ll keep you posted on allour events, which include bowling,bingo, bunko and featured activitiesfor the youth.We will be taking a bus to Pittsburghfor the bowling tournamentin May. Keep reading your WilliamPenn Life for further information orcall Michele LaFlame.For all your life insurance andannuity needs, please call Steve orMichele LaFlame at 937-278-5970 orMark or Anne Marie Schmidt at 937-667-1211.God bless you all in this new year2012.William Penn Life º February 2012 º 21

Puzzle Contest #80 with Lizzy CsehThe states we’re inErszi here! Here’s hoping February 2012 will be a mild and drymonth. I, for one, am looking forward to the warm breezes ofspring.The life blood of WPA is its 64 individual branches. In preparationfor the General Convention, each branch is assigned toa delegate district. Each district has at least one delegate whovotes at the General Convention. Some branches are very smallin membership and must be combined with other branches in thevicinity to make up a district. (For example, for the most recentConvention in 2011, District 32 consisted of the membershipof five branches.) The more life benefit members a district has,the more voting delegates it possesses. (For example, District 15consisted of the membership of Branch 14 exclusively. Branch14‘s huge membership enabled this district to have the largestnumber of delegates of any district with six.)All told there are currently 19 states with WPA Branches. TheFebruary 2012 wordsearch contains 19 clues. Each clue representsone of the states that have at least one WPA branch.Good Luck, and see you in March.Eljen a Magyar,Lizzy CheckPuzzle Contest #77WINNERSThe winners of our Puzzle Contest #77 were drawnJan. 5, 2012, at the Home Office. Congratulations to:Juanita Harrison, Br. 34 Pittsburgh, PACarl E. Horvath, Br. 14 Cleveland, OHMary Jane Noel, Br. 8036 Scottdale, PAGeralyn M. Susko, Br. 226 McKeesport, PAEach won $50 for their correct entry.RULES1. ALL WPA Life Benefit Members are eligible to enter.2. Complete the word search puzzle correctly.3. Mail your completed puzzle, along with your name,address, phone number, email address, and WPACertificate Number, to:WPA PUZZLE #80709 Brighton RoadPittsburgh, PA 152334. Entries must be received at the Home Office byMarch 30, 2012.5. Four (4) winners will be drawn from all correct entrieson or about April 2, 2012, at the Home Office.Each winner will receive $50.WPA PUZZLE CONTEST #80OFFICIAL ENTRYKENTUCKYWIMVSHRADIROLFICZBTILAPRTWICRBFNTALDUAUIOIUWVUEAKLANMIHZOSISSCISINEArizonaCaliforniaConnecticutFloridaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMarylandMassachusettsMichiganPlease complete the information below:Name:Address:City:State:Phone:Email:WPA Certificate No.:NINSORCUBCNANAWOASAGNHOATIROIJPIGIVCALNKGBIDEMNNIALIWRSRESNRZip Code:CIZSHFYOSWINYISANSUOCYSDWVNYBEJAFRMWIYNDTCVAYMRNVEICMONSYTVAThe States We’re In Word ListAIMNTUCITCENNOCMissouriNebraskaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsinADNALYRAMKWPOICWilliam Penn Life º February 2012 º 23

Branch NewsBranch 8114 President Kevin Slike gives agift bag to a young member attending thebranch’s Christmas dinner.In Memoriamto be thankful for the continuation ofa strong fraternal organization.All branch officers were reelectedto served another term in 2012. Theyare: Vincent Frank, president; DanielGreiner, vice president; DavidGreiner, secretary; Robert Jones,treasurer; and Robert Aiken andMyron Yeager, auditors.Just a reminder that Branch 800meets on the second Monday of themonth at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady ofLourdes Religious Education Centerin Altoona. Please try to attend.The branch’s Christmas party,held at the Holiday Inn Express inAltoona, turned out to be a happyget together with good food, SantaClaus and gifts for adults and kids.We thank the Home Office for thegifts and monetary help to make thisan enjoyable evening. We’re lookingforward to the 2012 party.The Lenten season begins onAsh Wednesday, Feb. 22. Christiansthroughout the world pray and preparefor the great feast of Easter.Call Bob Jones in Altoona at 814-942-2661 if you are in need of lifeinsurance or annuities. Bob can alsohelp you make sure your beneficiariesare up to date.We ask you to pray forthe eternal rest of allour recently departedmembers listed below:DECEMBER 20110001 BRIDGEPORT, CTWillis C. GrahamStephen Suren0008 JOHNSTOWN, PAWilliam L. Sabo0014 CLEVELAND, OHLynne M. BeardsleyAndrea D. GoodAnton HorvathAndrea SummervilleAndras TothJulius VargoAnna E. Weiler0015 CHICAGO, ILHazel Faraone0016 PERTH AMBOY, NJGary M. BacskaiWalter Kasyan0018 LINCOLN PARK, MIHelen FeketeRudolph T. KorpakGeraldine Nagy0019 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJGabriella Varga0027 TOLEDO, OHAlexander Rasi0028 YOUNGSTOWN, OHMargaret ConlanEmma K. Love0034 PITTSBURGH, PAWilliam Hillenbrand0044 AKRON, OHJolan SeretsHoward B. White0048 NEW YORK, NYAdolph BanuMary FarkasHelen KishEthel Mae KosaHenry Zimmer0059 WINDBER, PAElizabeth A. Pokropski0071 DUQUESNE, PAJohn F. Osterriter0089 HOMESTEAD, PAFrank C. Cerra0129 COLUMBUS, OHMary Komives0132 SOUTH BEND, INLillian L. Sigety0159 PHOENIXVILLE, PAAlexander Galambos0226 McKEESPORT, PAAnna FabianJoseph A. JacobsDolores M. SzirmaeAnna E. Tempero0249 DAYTON, OHRose M. Fischer0336 HARRISBURG, PAFrank FabiankovitzLouis E. Feher349 WEIRTON, WVStephen Toth, Jr.0383 BUFFALO, NYRose Mary CorraoElizabeth HartJulius HollubElizabeth Sarkozi0590 CAPE CORAL, FLVincetta M. Trivigno0705 MAYVILLE, WIElmer L. Meyer0720 DEDHAM, MADouglas L. HaydenKathleen E. Marchand0723 WORCESTER, MAMarguerite S. MorinGrace M. Myles0725 SPRINGFIELD, MARicardo Arizmendi-PaganJack G. Krause0800 ALTOON, PAMary T. PfefferRichard F. StoltzCletus J. Weamer8014 PITTSBURGH, PAEdward F. Tezak8019 PITTSBURGH, PACarl M. Kulwicki8340 BALTIMORE, MDVictor H. St. MartinRecent DonationsWPFAScholarshipFoundationDonations ThroughPremium PaymentsDECEMBER 2011Branch - Donor - Amount13 - John P. Cook Jr. - $5.0018 - Margaret I. Swek - $2.4028 - Margaret Baker - $1.8328 - Corrie L. Crump - $5.0028 - Frank Schauer - $5.0028 - Kristen M. Hallsky - $10.0044 - Alexander J. Darago - $22.3776 - Stephen M. Skrzat - $25.0098 - Barbara Lang Yates - $100.00129 - Joseph M. Fuleki - $100.00129 - Maria C. Deri - $5.00129 - Virginia Abahazie - $5.00159 - David G. Mayberry - $1.85226 - Timothy R. Holtzman - $1.40226 - Carol S. Burlikowski - $5.00226 - Dennis S. Burlikowski - $5.00226 - Robert W. Serena - $5.00296 - Geraldine M. Heade - $10.00336 - Zita F. Prowse - $9.45336 - Jennifer C. Keely - $5.00336 - Carly D. Keely - $5.00336 - Hannah E. Keely - $5.00352 - Ellen M. Jones - $2.88352 - John P. McKinsey Jr. - $1.32352 - Dora S. McKinsey - $1.02590 - John Gardi Jr. - $5.00720 - Barbara Mroz - $10.00725 - Janet G. Turban - $3.00TOTAL for Month = $362.52Additional DonationsDECEMBER 2011Donor - AmountMildred De Shields - $20.00Catherine M. Klarr - $50.00Hungarian Christmas OrnamentSales - $150.00WPA Cookbook Sales - $150.00TOTAL for Month = $370.00Donations In MemoriamDECEMBER 2011Donor - Amount(In Memory of)Richard E. Sarosi - $25.00(Rudy Korpak)M/M John J. Torma Jr. - $50.00(Rudolph Korpak)M/M E. E. Vargo - $25.00(Rudolph “Rudy” Korpak)Br. 18 Lincoln Park, MI - $125.00(Deceased Members)William Penn Association - $75.00(Rudy Korpak, Stepfather ofBarbara House, Chair of theBoard)TOTAL for Month = $300.0024 º February 2012 º William Penn Life